Once upon a time, in a forest full of green trees and colorful flowers, lived a small and fast white rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to run and play, but he was always the shortest one in his group of rabbit friends.

One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he stumbled upon a big black rabbit. The black rabbit was very tall and had big feet, but he was also very fluffy. Benny was intimidated by the size of the black rabbit and quickly hopped away.

But as he was hopping, he realized that the black rabbit was following him! Benny was scared and started to run as fast as he could, but the black rabbit was getting closer and closer.

Just when Benny thought it was the end for him, the black rabbit caught up and said, "Hey little guy, I'm not going to hurt you! I just want to be your friend." Benny was surprised and a little confused. He had never met a big black rabbit before.

Benny and the black rabbit, whose name was Shadow, quickly became the best of friends. They spent their days playing in the forest, exploring new areas, and having lots of fun. Benny finally had someone to play with who wasn't scared of his small size.

And the best part of all, Shadow was just as fast as Benny. They would race each other through the forest, their fluffy tails wagging in the wind. Benny no longer felt small or short, because he had a big and fast friend by his side.

The moral of the story is that true friends come in all sizes and colors, and what really matters is the fun and joy they bring into your life.

Reflections

1. What made Benny feel small and short in the beginning of the story?
2. Who does Benny meet in the forest and how does he feel about it at first?
3. What do Benny and Shadow do together?
4. What did Benny learn about friends at the end of the story?
5. If you were Benny, would you have become friends with Shadow? Why or why not?